Newcastle restaurants

The name says it all; Rustica is a homestyle beach restaurant bringing flavours of the Mediterranean to Newcastle. Rustica's unique interior features authentic and hand-crafted pieces from both local artisans and obscure foreign locations. …

THE SALTY SQUID IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED (Nov 2017) Please check directly with them for re-opening details.
Seafood is best enjoyed by the sea and dining at Salty Squid allows you to enjoy both. Set on the waterfront boardwalk of Honeysuckle,…

Scratchley's is one of the best waterfront restaurants in Newcastle. Located over Newcastle Harbour, the menu features over 50 dishes and 260 different wines so you will be certifiably spoilt for choice. Private rooms with a range of spaces…

Whether you like your Chinese dishes with a definite kick or just a hint of heat, Sino Food caters to your taste. The menu gets rave reviews from locals and visitors and offers both spicy Sichuan dishes and milder ones in the Shanghai tradi…

Six Degrees is a Newcastle restaurant with a contemporary, beachy vibe and enviable location. The Wharf Road eatery offers views of the harbour, right out to Nobby's Headland. The kitchen provides a classy Modern Australian menu with a huge…

For breezy, comfortable fine-dining in Newcastle, look no further than Subo. The restaurant is the brainchild of husband and wife team Beau and Suzie Vincent, who between them, have put in the hard yards at Tetsuya's, Guillaume at Bennelong…

Sydney Junction Hotel is set in the Newcastle suburb of Hamilton, right across the road from the train station. The hotel was established in 1881, but it's thoroughly modern, with fresh decor, a family-friendly attitude and fantastic live m…

Talulah bar is a trendy eatery in The Junction, an inner city suburb of Newcastle. The contemporary space is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving elegant Modern Australian fare. Roast pumpkin with almond praline, quinoa, goats curd…

Sticking with Newcastle bars, The Albion Hotel is the perfect place if you like craft beers. This award-winning gastro pub has more than 220 microbrewery specials on its books, along with top cuisine from head chef Owen Jones.…

Creatively named after the notorious gang The Bowery Boys of the 1840's New York era that ruled the butcher, cured and smoked meat industry, this Newcastle treasure is preserving the love of top notch meats. Produce is sourced locally wher…

Babbingtons Bar and Grill is located in the four-star Apollo International Hotel in Charlestown, just a 10 minute drive south of the Newcastle CBD. It is a well-known favourite among locals with floor -to-ceiling windows overlooking the bus…

Situated in the spirited seaside quarter of east Newcastle, the Novotel Hotel is home to the chic Bistro Dalby restaurant and bar. Offering a fine selection of modern Australian cuisine, the venue is perfect for a business lunch or midweek …

In the centre of bustling Newcastle, diners are seeking out the festive food and generous hospitality of Bocados Spanish Kitchen. The restaurant features an opulent red and mahogany interior; a modern take on Spanish style. Bocados offers a…

Located within the Western Suburbs Leagues Club New Lambton (Newcastle), Brasserie 88 is a stylish Italian-Australian restaurant. The menu is broad ranging; from arancini to gnocchi to slow braised lamb shoulder. There are also plenty of gl…

The exterior isn't exactly flattering, but with this Belmont eatery, true beauty lies on the inside. Café Macquarie boasts a simple, modern dining room where diners can bask in the sun-light that dapples through its expansive glass doors. T…

Merewether is one of Newcastle’s beachside suburbs and home to the Prince of Wales Hotel. It's set in The Junction, the area’s major shopping and entertainment precinct. The Prince of Wales offers three separate bar areas, a cafe and a func…

Carrington Place is an exciting venue in the heart of Newcastle's fast growing Carrington precinct. The former derelict Oriental Hotel has undergone an amazing transformation to become Carrington Place, offering premium quality "Guesthouse"…

On Pacific Street , East Newcastle, Casa De Loco is a fun, bustling Mexican restaurant. Meaning ‘the crazy house', the space gears food, drink and music towards having a good time. Fresh ingredients are largely organic and locally sourced, …

A hip tapas bar inside Hunter Street Mall, Cazador is the kind of place you can stroll into whether you're in your swimmers or your suit. The dining room is warmed with fresh flowers, colourful art and smiling staff. The Mediterranean-inspi…

Located in the heart of Newcastle, Central, Crafted by Matilda Bay is a restaurant and craft beer and cider bar. The hangout's impressive bar boasts 12 beers and ciders on tap, which can be paired with the casual Mod Oz pub-style menu of sl…

For traditional Cantonese dining in the heart of Newcastle, look no further than Chinois where traditional Eastern dishes are infused with Western hospitality and style to produce a tantalising taste sensation. The experienced team of chefs…